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FL08 TYW

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,310 mi
Last recorded145,310 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 145,310 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2024 143,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 132,803 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020
Pass 12 Dec 2018 99,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,161 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,063 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,613 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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FL08 TYW is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL08 TYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL08 TYW?

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What year was FL08 TYW registered?

FL08 TYW is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is FL08 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 TYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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